Careers in Yachting and Watersports

A rewarding and exciting life at sea

You can find a wealth of rewarding and challenging careers in the growing yachting and watersports industries. Every year hundreds of students leave UKSA ready for all the industry has to offer. From working as racing crew to captaining a superyacht, there really is something for everyone.

So you want to be a charter skipper?

A life at the helm

A charter skipper manages and captains a yacht hired out to paying guests for a charter fee, which usually depends on the size of the boat, the location, and the itinerary. Read more…

So you want to be a delivery skipper?

Safe in your hands

A delivery skipper is responsible for the safe journey of a yacht to its new owner, ensuring it arrives at its destination in the best condition possible. Read more…

So you want to be a flotilla skipper?

Plenty of sun and great sailing

The role of a flotilla skipper is to ensure that the group of yachts creating the flotilla move smoothly between destinations. Read more…

So you want to be on a race crew?

A career for exceptional sailors

A professional race crew is made up of different positions, and together they competitively operate and navigate a racing yacht along a course, aiming to win. Read more…

So you want to be a superyacht captain?

A dream way of life

A superyacht captain is a highly qualified and professional skipper who specialises in commanding and managing luxury yachts over 24 metres in length. Read more…

So you want to be a superyacht deckhand?

Your entry to a life at sea

A superyacht deckhand’s duties include maintaining the yacht’s hull and deck, and helping with sailing, mooring and tender handling. Read more…

So you want to be a yacht engineer?

A job to be proud of

A yacht engineer takes responsibility for practical maintenance and the regular servicing of all on-board systems and engines, and all outgoing tenders and toys. Read more…

So you want to be a yacht steward or stewardess?

A career for tireless perfectionists

Known as a ‘stew’, yacht stewards and stewardesses care for the interior of the yacht and its guests, consistently providing an impeccable level of service. Read more…

So you want to be a yachting instructor?

Pass on your passion

A yachting instructor uses their skills and experience to teach students how to competently navigate and sail a yacht and how to safely command its crew. Read more…